When wide-angle scenes start to outgrow mid-power video lights, output and beam geometry become the limiting factors. The Kraken Abyss 20,000 Underwater Video Light is a professional-grade Kraken dive light built for those scenarios—delivering a true 20,000-lumen flood with a wide 120° underwater beam designed to maintain even exposure across large subjects and expansive environments. We typically recommend this model to shooters working on deeper dives, wrecks, caves, or large reef scenes where smaller Kraken video lights struggle to keep coverage consistent.
Color quality is a major reason videographers step up to this class of light. With a 5600K daylight output and a CRI of 90, the Abyss 20,000 produces smooth, natural-looking illumination that holds up well for cinematic video and color-critical shooting. The wide flood beam helps avoid harsh hotspots, while the burst mode provides additional output headroom when brief maximum brightness is needed. Like other high-output Kraken lights, the tradeoff is size and weight—this is a light that expects proper arm length and buoyancy planning rather than minimal travel setups.
- Best for: Wide-angle underwater video, wrecks, caves, deep dives, and professional mirrorless or cinema rigs.
- Not for: Lightweight travel kits, macro-only shooting, or users expecting strobe or hybrid functionality.
- 20,000-lumen flood output with 25,000-lumen burst mode for demanding lighting conditions.
- 120° underwater beam for even scene coverage and reduced edge falloff.
- 5600K daylight color temperature with CRI 90 for accurate color reproduction.
- Real-world note: At this output level, buoyancy and arm selection become critical—this light performs best on longer arms with floats.
Why Buy From Bluewater Photo
- Authorized Kraken Sports dealer — genuine products and fresh inventory
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Light your story with confidence—Abyss 20000 brings color and clarity back to your underwater world.
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- Product type: Underwater video light
- Model: Kraken Abyss 20000
- Light output: 20,000-lumen flood, 25,000-lumen burst
- Beam angle: 120° (underwater)
- Color temperature: 5600K
- CRI: 90
- Modes: White, Burst, SOS
- Burn time: 40 minutes @ 100% flood (20,000 lumens)
- Depth rating: 330 ft / 100 m
- Dimensions: 79 mm (diameter) × 250 mm (length)
- Weight: 1400 g on land w/ battery, 565 g underwater w/ battery
- Replacement Battery: Kraken Battery 21700 Replacement Battery Pack
- Kraken Sports Abyss 20000
- Battery Pack
- Padded Travel Case
- Ball Mount
- YS Mount
- Charger
- Charging Cable
FAQ
For most macro work, yes. Please verify your shooting style—this light is optimized for wide coverage.
It’s larger than typical travel lights. Please verify airline and battery restrictions before flying.
It does feature Burst capabilities with a 25 000 lumen burst light. It may not be as powerful as the top of the line strobes, but will work on badly lit scenes.
Longer arms with buoyancy floats are recommended.
For casual or compact setups, yes. This light is aimed at serious video shooters.
Why Buy from Bluewater
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